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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He was retrenched last year and now he is only the shadow of his former self. This means that he
Alooks very well
Bis just like his shadow
Cis very thin and weak
Dis very fearful
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Question 1842
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Though we lost the match, we will get even with our opponents in the next round. This means that
Aour opponents were just lucky to win
Bwe will win the next match
Cwe will not play again
Dthe two teams are not evenly matched
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Question 1843
waec1992
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The officers pledged their.....loyalty to the new government
Aindefatigable
Bcomplete
Cquestionable
Dunalloyed
Eindiscriminate
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Question 1844
waec1992
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The out-going leader warned his successor to beware of....who praise every activity of government, whether good or bad.
Acritics
Bfavourities
Centhusiasts
Dparasites
Esycophants
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Question 1845
waec1992
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He was....to have escaped unhurt from the collapsed building.
Afortunate
Bbrilliant
Cagile
Dunfortunate
Eenergetic
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Question 1846
waec1992
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The local government election result was cancelled because of widespread.....during voting.
Aoffences
Baccusations
Cviolence
Dfighting
Eirregularities
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Question 1847
waec1992
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The........ceremony of the new Oba had to be postponed because of the sudden death of his mother
Ainitiation
Bcoronation
Ccultural
Dremembrance
Eresurrection
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Question 1848
waec1992
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is most...that despite the huge amount spent on health care, most hospitals lack basic medical equipment
Awonderful
Bungrateful
Cwicked
Dastonishing
Eremarkable
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Question 1849
waec1992
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Besides being a qualified nurse, my mother is also good in accounting, hair-dressing and sewing; she is very....indeed.
Aversatile
Bskilled
Cclever
Dpushful
Ehard-working
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Question 1850
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many students had good results in the examination but Kola's performance was .....
Atolerable
Bbest
Cfair
Dunacceptable
Ewoeful
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Question 1851
waec1992
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The notorious robber was finally....by the police after a three-month search
Asurrounded
Boverwhelmed
Carrested
Dentangled
Elocated
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Question 1852
waec1992
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
After his defeat in the war, the General....his army and went into retirement
Afired
Bretried
Cdisbanded
Dexecuted
Edisgraced
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Question 1853
waec1992
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The earthquake that struck Mexico........the city
Aconfused
Bdevastated
Cdemarcated
Dtroubled
Edemolished
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Question 1854
waec1992
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The government was accused of implementing policies that favoured the elite instead of the …
Amasses
Boppressed
Cexecutive
Dworker
Ejobless
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Question 1855
waec1992
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The taxi driver pleaded that the splashing of water was accidental but the lady insisted that it was……
Athoughtful
Bdeliberate
Cdirected
Dmischievous
Eincidental
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Question 1856
waec1992
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Emeka complained that while his colleagues were elevated he was ….
Ainterdicted
Bprompted
Csuspended
Ddismissed
Edowngraded
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Question 1857
waec1992
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The director left strict instructions regarding the running of the office but his deputy was most….in his absence
Avague
Blazy
Clax
Daccurate
Eprompt
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Question 1858
waec1992
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Though payment of the levy is voluntary it is…for all students to pay tuition fees
Aessential
Bimportant
Cnecessary
Dmandatory
Eoptional
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Question 1859
waec1992
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
On our way to Tarkwa Bay the sea was turbulent but fortunately it was quite….on our way back
Acalm
Bpleasant
Cmotionless
Dplacid
Erough
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Question 1860
waec1992
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
My brother adores dogs but he has a very strong ....for cats
